Engl. 231
Summary of contents
A collection of material to be used towards LC’s guest lecture for ENGL 231 (2004, 2005, 2007, 2010) at Victoria University. Includes printed poetry, handwritten notes, typed script, correspondence and both the original and photocopies of the offer of casual employment. The lecture content is an analysis of the language, humour, sexism and racism that can be found in World War poetry and song. It also analyses the relationship between these forms of media with popular culture and their therapeutic benefit. The date range is c. 2004-2010, original print date of the printed poetry unspecified.
Dates
- Collection covers ca 1960-2010
Conditions Governing Access
Access is freely available within the J.C.Beaglehole Room for research and private study. For any use beyond this, please contact the J.C.Beaglehole Room (jcbeaglehole.room@vuw.ac.nz) in the first instance.
Extent
From the Fonds: 100 linear_centimeters (Hutt Valley Independent and Upper Hutt Advertiser (2009.044) has been given a call number (DU401.1 H982) and is located on the Atlas shelving.)
Language of Materials
English
- Lectures and lecturing Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Popular culture -- History -- 20th century Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Soldiers -- Humor Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- War poetry Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- World War, 1914-1918 Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- World War, 1939-1945 Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Repository Details
Part of the J C Beaglehole Room, Victoria University of Wellington Library Repository
